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BRJ News Archive Page
Students set a precedent at Shrewsbury Mock Trial Competition
Pupils from BRJ attended this prestigious competition for the first timer. BRJ took part in two trials against Moreton Hall School and Adcote School. The pupils performed the roles of jury, usher, clerk, court reporter, witnesses, defendant and barristers. Each trial and each role was marked by a real trial judge. Click HERE to view the full articicle.
PGL Activity Day
Louise Minchin and Greg Jones of year 11 joined sports leaders from a number of Telford secondary schools to attend a team building session at the PGL centre in Baschurch. The PGL Centre is an outdoor education centre, founded by Paul Gordan Lawrence. Climbing, canoeing, assault courses, high ropes etc. Click HERE for the full atricle
RE Department News Letter - October 2008 - Volume 3, Issue 1
Welcome…..To RE-NEWS: This newsletter is designed to keep you informed of events, programmes of study and ways in which your child is being assessed in Religious Education.! We would be very grateful for any feedback that you may have regarding this newsletter. Please feel free to communicate with us via your child’s planner. (Mrs J Smith)... Click HERE to view the news letter
Year 8 Win the Cricket Area Cup
The Year 8 cricket team celebrated winning the Telford Area Schools Final on Wednesday 9th July. The team qualified unbeaten and top of their group which included, Charlton, Ercall Wood and HLC. Bad weather caused the semi-final and final to be held indoors and the prospect of playing to some unfamiliar rules. Click HERE for the full article and (orange!) team photo..
The Month of Dance
The last few weeks has seen a very busy time for the Dance department. This is the time of year when all the work we have been doing since September culminates in a number of performances. For the first time this year, a Primary school Dance Festival was held here on Tuesday 15th April. More than two hundred children from Telford primary schools performed on our stage. The atmosphere in the theatre was amazing, as the children applauded and cheered each other at the end of every piece... Click HERE to view the full article.
17th & 18th April - Born For This Production
On the 17th & 18th of April the RE Departments 'Born For This' production took place in front of a packed house. The show was a huge success as the result of all the hard work by staff and students. Huge thanks go to them for their enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to the show. So many of those who came to see the production have commented on the moving and memorable experience that they were able to share in.
The students that have been involved have expressed a new and deeper understanding of the last journey of Jesus' life from being part of this experience. This is something that will stay with them for a long time. Mrs Smith
Click HERE to be diverted to the RE departments home page.
15th April - Year 8 History Theatre visit
The History Department is running a theatre trip to see the 'Horrible Tudors' play in Wolverhampton. All year 8's will be given the opportunity to attend, but there are only 49 places available on a first come first served basis. This is being run after the success of last years trip to see the 'Horrible Romans' play in Birmingham.
For more information please see Mrs Simmond. Click HERE to be redirected to the History Departments home page
February 6th - UK Youth Parliament Success
After last years success at having one of our students elected as the Deputy Member of Youth Parliament for Telford and Wrekin, we as a College have gone one better this year. We are delighted to announce that two of our current students, Edward Halliday (13) and Sarah Dale (17) were elected as the Member of Youth Parliament and the Deputy Member respectively.
The success follows an event held by local council youth workers. Edward and Sarah faced tough opposition from a range of candidates to be placed on the ballot paper. After this, local schools were given the opportunity to vote for who they wanted as the Telford and Wrekin representative. We owe a big thank you to all the people whom voted for Edward and Sarah. Of his success, Edward commented, “I am extremely pleased with the result of the election and very excited by the opportunity to represent young people from across Telford and Wrekin.” Mr Doran
RE News Letter - Issue 4
This newsletter is designed to keep you informed of events, programmes of study and ways in which your child is being assessed in Religious Education.! As a termly production we would be very grateful for any feedback that you may have regarding this newsletter. click HERE for the full news letter. Mrs Smith
Monday 28th to Friday 1st February - Internet Safety Week
On Tuesday 29th January, BRJ held an evening for parents and students on Internet Safety. The evening was hosted by the schools' eLearning Director and Assistant Head, Ian Barrett who gave clear and simple advice about how to keep safe on the net.
Mobile phones and the internet are marvelous tools but parents are rightly concerned about the safety of their child when they are using the new technologies. The college already takes great care to make the Internet a safe and secure place for students and staff, but we want to do even more. Click HERE for ‘cyber safety’ guidance. Mr Barrett
January 28th - Students Practice for Arctic Exploration
It was late January. It was cold. We knew it would be cold—and probably wet. A perfect time to do a Science Geography field trip with year 8 then! January 24th dawned with a clear blue sky and 66 excited explorers ready to board the buses...click HERE for the full article. Mr High
BRJ Invades Italy
Despite a meeting time of quarter to one, the car park at BRJ was heaving 20 minutes before that—such was the keenness of the students not to be left behind. As matters turned out, it was not the students, but a couple of passports and some health insurance cards which had failed to reach the coach. Masterful organisation quickly realised the problem (i.e. Mrs Simmonds) and parents were dispatched back home to retrieve the missing documents... click HERE for the full article. Mr High
Oxbridge Bound!
Congratulations to two of our Sixth Form students who did particularly well in this years A level exams. Michael Anderson is off to Cambridge and Matthew Rhodes will be studying at Oxford. Well done to them and all our A Level stars of 2007.
Local Democracy Week @ BRJ
By Mrs O'Neill
As you know one of the many aims of the Blessed Robert Johnson College is to give our students opportunities to explore learning environments which are different from the everyday classroom experience. We are especially keen to provide students with opportunities that will.... click HERE for the full article
Lourdes 2007
In August some of our older students took part in the annual diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes. Click HERE for more details.Calling all ‘Silver Surfers’!
Passed over by the internet boom? Confused by the web and e-mail? Let our youth SVP group guide you through the electronic maze. CONTACT the college for details of our special computing classes for the more ‘mature’ learners. For more details, click HERE to be redirected to our community pages.Art Exhibition 2007
Click HERE and HERE to see samples of the exhibits in this years’ exhibition (if a warning appears, right click on 'allow content').